The regular meeting of the Committee Members was held on Tuesday, April 29, 2008, at the Oxford Fire Hall (Board Room). The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Bill Day, Chairman.

Bill Day, Chairman

Becky George, Secretary

Pops Griffin, Scoutmaster

Jon Hoover, Public Relations Chair

Rick Micolucci, Committee Member

Ray Ramberger, Outdoor Chair, Assistant Scoutmaster

Tammy Ramberger, Committee Member

Kelly Vining, Treasurer

Greg Urig, Committee Member

Jim George, Advancement Chair

Larry Groseclose, Equipment Chair, Assistant Scoutmaster

Mark Vining, Committee Member, Assistant Scoutmaster

Ken Arni, Committee Member

Joanne Bagley, Committee Member

John Grim, Committee Member

Ed Hook, Assistant Scoutmaster

Nadine Hook, Committee Member

J.B. Jones, Committee Member

Tom Morgan, Assistant Scoutmaster, Committee Member

Eric Todd, Committee Member

CHAIRMAN — Bill reported:

Mr. Day has been asked by a Scout to be his Eagle Advisor. Discussion followed regarding what is expected of an Eagle Advisor.

SCOUTMASTER - Pops reported:

Met earlier that evening with Jered Hook for his Scoutmaster conference required before paperwork is submitted to Council for his Rank of Eagle.

Troop discussed guidelines for required number of hours for Eagle projects. Council has eliminated the previous 120 hour requirement. It was decided that Troop #13 Eagle candidates would need to fulfill 120 -150 hours/project.

Meetings have become chaotic recently and upon Mr. Urig’s recommendation, Troop #13 Discipline Policy would be re introduced and enforced beginning in September. It was suggested that each patrol be assigned an adult leader as a "Patrol Mentor" and that leader would be responsible for giving/taking points to/from scouts, as necessary.

Upcoming Events include:

• May 1^st: PLC meeting at the cabin before the regular meeting.
• May 2^nd thru 4^th: Orienteering Trip @ French Creek; 16 Scouts will be in attendance and 11 adults. In addition, Girl Scouts/Venturing Crew candidates will also be in attendance.

• June 5^th: End of year picnic 6pm at the George’s.
• June 7^th: Complete Shotgun merit badge requirements? To contact Larry Groseclose for details.
• June 28^th — July 5^th: Boy Scout Science Camp
• July 6^th — July 13^th: Boy Scout Summer Camp
• August 15^th — 17^th: Beach Trip (see below).

Annual Mulch Sale Fundraiser: went well; some customers still owe money. Committee decided that the scout who took the order is responsible for collecting the money owed. There is still mulch left to sell. Ray suggested Scouts continue to promote mulch sale. Also discussed selling mulch at the Community Yard sale in Oxford and the St. John’s Strawberry Festival in Elkton, both are on Saturday, June 21^st.

• May 2^nd thru 4^th: Orienteering Trip @ French Creek; A Scout and Ray Ramberger are in charge. Leaving from the Ramberger’s by 6pm Friday evening.
• June 13^th — 15^th: Canoe Trip is being handled by a Scout and Ray Ramberger, as the Jackson’s had a conflict with OAHS Graduation. Discussed concerns regarding canoe trailer.
• August 15^th — 17^th: Beach Trip; A Scout and Becky George to oversee trip to Assateague, Virginia.

ADVANCEMENT — Becky reported (in Jim’s absence)

2 Board of Reviews are scheduled for Saturday, May 3rd:

2 Scouts— 1^st Class

Jered Hook is wrapping up the paperwork for his Rank of Eagle to submit to Council before Friday’s deadline (18^th birthday). Baseball Diamond Project at Upper Oxford Park has been completed and he did a very, nice job!

Basketry: Pops to look into wrapping up this badge. Discussed stool kits, number distributed, cost, etc.

Merit badges for summer camp need to be discussed with Scouts and determined before camp.

EQUIPMENT — Larry Groseclose was absent

No Report

• New, large equipment trailer would be ready for Orienteering Weekend trip.

TREASURER — Kelly reported:

No Report

PUBLIC RELATIONS — Jon reported:

• List of Merit Badge counselors is now up on the website for reference.

SECRETARY - Becky reported:

• Two donations came from two individuals in lieu of mulch. $30.00 total was donated directly to Troop #13. Acknowledgement/Thank you letters were sent to all.
• Scouts needing Tenderfoot requirements met on April 10^th and will complete the requirements on May 29^th.
• Personal Fitness merit badge work will begin on May 29^th for the remaining scouts needing those requirements. Older scouts will be expected to assist that evening, as well.
• End of year picnic plans are being made. Flyer will be distributed to Scouts within the next week.

Account policy and Discipline Policy will be formally drawn up in August to present to Scout families in September.

On a motion by Bill Day, seconded by Committee, the meeting was adjourned @ 8:45 p.m. by a unanimous vote.

Next meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 26th, 2008 @ 7:00. Have a great summer break!

Respectfully submitted,

Becky George

Committee Secretary